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Now Seeking Local Musicians

Hudson Valley Shakespeare is looking for local musicians to collaborate on our upcoming production of The Matchmaker by Thorton Wilder, featuring original music by award-winning composer Alex Bechtel.

Specifically, we need:

  • A fiddler
  • A guitar player who feels comfortable picking up a banjo, or vice versa.
  • An accordion player

The musical style is described as “Americana meets Tin Pan Alley,” blending the warmth and spirit of folk traditions with a touch of flair.

To apply, please email Sean NcNall, Associate Artistic Director.

Details of the commitment and compensation are listed below.


REHEARSALS
The composer/music director will be in residence on the following dates in the Hudson Valley, during which we plan 2-3 band rehearsals, as well as sitzprobe, dress rehearsal.

Rehearsal will be scheduled around Alex’s dates of residence at HVS.

  • Two days the week of May 19
  • May 27, May 29, June 4, June 7

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

  • June 8, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28 (two shows), 30
  • July 2, 4, 6, 10, 12 (two shows), 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 30
  • August 1 & 3

COMPENSATION:
Musicians will be paid $100 per performance and $200 for band rehearsal days.

For more information, contact Sean McNall.